London Uber users will soon be able to choose whether to take an autonomous vehicle or switch to a standard driver-operated journey at no extra cost. The service will mark the first time members of the public can travel in vehicles powered by Wayve's autonomous driving technology, which has been developed and trained on UK roads since 2018. Passengers requesting an UberX, Uber Electric or Comfort journey could be matched with a Wayve-powered vehicle at no additional cost. Riders will have the option to accept the autonomous vehicle or switch to a conventional journey. UK self-driving firm Wayve raised $1.5 billion (£1.1bn) from investors in February ahead of the launch of its robotaxis in London. Ensure you always get Fleet News insight. Make us your preferred source on Google Uber users in London can now join an interest list within the app to receive updates and improve their chances of being selected for an autonomous ride when the service launches. The initial fleet will use all-electric Ford Mustang Mach-E vehicles fitted with 360-degree sensing technology. At launch, a licensed operator will remain on board while the service is introduced. The companies say the vehicles have been designed for autonomous operation and the service will move towards fully driverless journeys in future phases. Wayve's technology uses what the company describes as an "AV2.0" approach, which learns from real-world driving environments rather than relying on high-definition maps or pre-programmed driving rules. Passengers travelling in autonomous vehicles will have access to an Uber-designed in-cabin interface featuring interactive screens, ride controls, route visibility and support functions. The system will be available in 64 languages. The launch represents the next phase of the global partnership between Wayve and Uber to deploy autonomous vehicles on the ride-hailing platform, with London among the first cities selected. The